How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans. The government of President Nicolás Maduro says he did not. The stakes for Friday’s swearing-in of the man who will govern Venezuela for the next six years have never been higher in this century.
Venezuela’s opposition leader Gonzalez meets with Biden
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez who claims he won last year’s presidential election against incumbent President Nicolas Maduro met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday.
Edmundo Gonzalez's Bold Bid for Venezuelan Presidency
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claims victory in a disputed presidential election. International support, including from U.S. President Joe Biden, backs his claim. Gonzalez's Washington visit highlights concerns over a peaceful power transfer while incumbent Nicolas Maduro prepares for inauguration.
Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Venezuela’s capital.
He plans to be sworn in as Venezuela’s president, and he hopes both Biden and Trump will help him
Edmundo González Urrutia is trying to bolster international support before Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro is sworn in Friday.
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden
He is widely believed to have won Venezuela’s presidential election, and by a landslide. But on Monday, instead of making preparations for his swearing-in at the palm-lined palace in Caracas, Edmundo González was at the White House meeting with President Biden.
Venezuela Opposition Leader Says Had Fruitful Meeting With Biden, in Contact With Trump Team
"We had a long, fruitful and cordial conversation with President Biden and his team," Gonzalez told journalists after the meeting at the White House. "Our team is in contact with the team of President Trump.
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Biden meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate
US President Joe Biden calls González "the true winner" of Venezuela's presidential election.
Venezuela opposition leader meets with Biden, speaks to Trump advisor
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognized by multiple countries as president-elect, said he had a fruitful meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and spoke at length with President-elect Donald Trump's security advisor.
Venezuelan opposition leader who claimed victory over Maduro meets with Biden
Edmundo González Urrutia, the Venezuelan opposition leader who claimed to have beaten current President Nicolás Maduro in an election in July, met with President Biden on Monday.
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Edmundo Gonzalez cancels US trip after kidnapping of son-in-law
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia canceled the rest of his agenda in the United States on Tuesday ...
How much of a threat does Venezuela’s exiled opposition pose to the rule of Nicolás Maduro?
As Venezuela’s strongman leader prepares to be sworn in as president, the country’s opposition vows to fight on.
Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their ...
Venezuela’s Edmundo Gonzalez meets with Biden ahead of clash with Maduro
Opposition leader Edmundo González met with President Biden on Monday at the White House to ask for the United States’ ...
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González Urrutia recalls that his inauguration would make him commander-in-chief of Venezuela's armed forces
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia who insists he won the controversial July 28 elections and will be ...
Venezuelan Opposition Figure Gonzalez Urrutia Says Son-in-law Detained
Venezuela's Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who the opposition says won a July presidential election against incumbent Nicolas Maduro, condemned on Tuesday the detention of his son-in-law by "hooded men." ...